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~~~~Triggers~~~

I need to know how to keep control when I am in public and I see a child that reminds me of my grandson????
I lost him through custody, but to me I am deeply grieving.
How do you stop the tears?? I cannot seem to heal. It has been 7 months since she took him far away... I raised him since he was a one day old...
and for 3 years, until she returned with a court order for him.
My arms are empty, and everywhere I go there are triggers, the toddler section at the dept store, toy store, commercials...
Sorry for rambling on, I just need to desperatley know how to deal with my grief when I am reminded of him (he is never far from my mind)
~Thank you anyone whop replies~

Excellent question. I know I've never gotten a decent answer to that one. Usually no one ever wants to tackle misery, so they give some two bit drivel for advice. Here's mine.. it's worth at least a dime:) Take tissues wherever you go and cry wherever and whenever you need to. Talk about it, and when you think that no one wants to hear it, talk about it some more. Your tears have something to say, so give them a voice. You need some healing, support, love.. and if no one is giving it to you, screw 'em and give it to yourself. One last thing... is there something else you need to do?

I really don't know. It's still been a short time since you lost him. You have no contact with him at all? That is so sad. Maybe one day, you will be reunited, but also maybe one day, when you see a child his age doing something like playing, your mind will allow you to imagine him doing that and being happy with where he is and who he is with.
I really am at a loss, just grasping at straws for you. Sending huggs, and prayers that one day, you will be reunited again. There is always HOPE. Huggs, Rainbow

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